**Newell's Old Boys are hosting Lanús in a dead-even clash** — these two have basically split the atom in their last 25 meetings, and Saturday's showdown at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa feels like it could go either way. 🔄

Newell's have been a bit cagey lately, dropping points in draws against Vélez and Rosario Central, though they did bag a win on the road at Platense. Lanús are rolling hotter — three wins in their last five, including a convincing 3-0 demolition of Riestra. The visitors arrive as the form favorite, but playing away in Rosario has historically been a toss-up in this fixture.

Key storylines:

- **M. Cóccaro** and the Newell's front line need to unlock **C. Izquierdoz** and Lanús's back line, which has only conceded 3 goals in their last five
- **F. Watson** and **E. Salvio** have been dangerous for Lanús in the attacking thirds — Newell's will need **L. Regiardo** and **M. Ortega** locked in defensively
- Newell's are without four key players (Montero, Escobar, García, Goitea), which could blunt their creativity

Expected lineups:

- **Newell's Old Boys**: J. Reinatti, J. Russo, L. Giannetti, L. Carrizo, M. Ortega, L. Regiardo, W. Mazzantti, L. Rios, J. G. Mattar, F. Gauch, M. Cóccaro
- **CA Lanús**: N. Losada, S. Marcich, C. Izquierdoz, R. De Jesus, T. Guidara, A. Cardozo, G. Perez, L. Besozzi, F. Watson, E. Salvio, A. Wlk

Prediction:

**1-1 draw.** Both teams have the defensive solidity to weather this one, and Lanús's form edge is offset by Newell's home comfort and injury toll on the visitors' midfield depth.